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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Height: 1.75 m DOB: 5 November 1988

No cricket fanatic in the world can claim to be unaware of the current India captain's name. Born and brought up in the Indian capital city of New Delhi, Kohli emerged on the international radar after leading India to the title win at the ICC U19 World Cup in 2008. However, Kohli didn't exactly announce himself at the highest level till 2012 - four years after his debut - when in Australia he hit his maiden Test century (116) in Adelaide. By the end of that tour Kohli had also shown the world just how good a batsman he could become when his 86-ball-133 helped India chase down a mammoth 330 in less than 40 overs against Sri Lanka in the triangular series. Since then he hasn't looked back and has grown from strength to strength by proving his prowess all over the world. Having hit centuries on tough away tours Kohli improved his shorter format game several notches especially with the help of the IPL, where in 2016 he smacked a record 973 runs! A established chaser of totals, he has hundreds in all Test playing nations - except Bangladesh and Zimbabwe - where he has played just a single match. He is also a World Cup winner(2011) and was adjuged the Player of the Tournament at the 2014 ICC World T20. Being counted amongst the four great batsmen of the modern age along with Steven Smith, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, Kohli's meteoric rise over the past couple of years has seen him rise above everyone else in the art of batting. He is the only batsman yet to average more than 48 in all formats of the game and after his exploits in England in the summer of 2018, he has proved that he is the best batsman across the globe under any given conditions. For his exploits on the field he has also been awarded the country's highest sports honour - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2018. But with the accolades there also have been questions regarding team selection and his aggressive mindset resulting in failures to win tough series overseas. The fact remains though that just like his runs, there are many more Indian victories to come under his leadership and only time will tell how great a legacy Captain Kohli will leave behind. But regarding his batting skills, it's safe to assume that the debate has been settled for now. There is only one Kohli and he sits right at the top.

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England batsman Jonathan Bairstow pick up some runs during

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI | Jonny Bairstow acknowledges Virat Kohli's kind words

Cricket | Mar 27, 2021, 03:28 PM IST

Jonny Bairstow, who hammered his 11th ODI century, to lead his team to a remarkable chase of 337 runs in the second One-day International on Friday acknowledged India skipper Virat Kohli for praising his batting.

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IND vs ENG | 'He missed a trick there': Laxman 'little surprised' with Kohli's tactics in 2nd ODI

Cricket | Mar 27, 2021, 07:18 AM IST

VVS Laxman pointed out the moment in the 2nd ODI which caught him by surprise, adding that Kohli 'missed a trick'.

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Part of workload management: Virat Kohli on Hardik Pandya not bowling in ODIs against England

Cricket | Mar 26, 2021, 10:46 PM IST

Pandya had bowled well in the T20 series, giving India an extra option. In ODIs, India have stuck to the usual five-bowler strategy.

England batsmen Ben Stokes (l) and Jonathan Bairstow pick

IND vs ENG | England totally blew us away during that partnership of Bairstow and Stokes: Kohli

Cricket | Mar 26, 2021, 10:44 PM IST

Put in to bat, India posted 336 for six but Bairstow and Stokes butchered the Indian bowlers, adding 175 runs off 117 balls, as England gunned down the target in just 43.3 overs.

Virat Kohli after being dismissed for 55 in 2nd ODI against

IND vs ENG | Never played for hundreds in my life: Virat Kohli unfazed by his century drought

Cricket | Mar 26, 2021, 10:39 PM IST

Despite the numbers outlining the anxious wait, Kohli explained that he has never played for hundreds in his entire career. 

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IND vs ENG 2nd ODI | 'Great batsmen want big 100': Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli's century drought

Cricket | Mar 26, 2021, 07:29 PM IST

After Kohli's departure, Rahul and Rishabh Pant added 113 runs for the fourth wicket in less than 13 overs against England.

Virat Kohli

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Kohli surpasses Graeme Smith in elusive list en route to 62nd half-century

Cricket | Mar 26, 2021, 04:03 PM IST

Virat Kohli scored 66 off 79 in the second ODI against England in Pune.

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IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli becomes second batsman in history to reach 10,000 runs at number 3

Cricket | Mar 26, 2021, 02:56 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli became the only second batsman after Ricky Ponting to achieve the feat.

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IND vs ENG | Animated outbursts isn't our way of operating: Stokes on Kohli's body language

Cricket | Mar 25, 2021, 07:36 PM IST

The question was in reference to India captain Kohli's aggressive in your face demeanour while fielding or celebrating a fall of wicket.

Anushka Sharma celebrates father's birthday with heartfelt note; calls him 'most unique 1961 special

Anushka Sharma celebrates father's birthday with heartfelt note; calls him, most unique 1961 special

Celebrities | Mar 25, 2021, 04:08 PM IST

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma penned a heartfelt note for her father on his 60th birthday on Thursday. The actress took to her Instagram and shared some throwback pictures from her photo gallery along with a long caption.

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli

IND vs ENG | This is Virat Kohli's team but Ravi Shastri is the one running it: Ajay Jadeja

Cricket | Mar 25, 2021, 03:58 PM IST

Under Shastri, India have won 57 out of 91 ODIs with a winning percentage of 62.64 per cent.

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IPL 2021: 'We talked about it before auction': Mike Hesson reveals why Virat Kohli will open for RCB

Cricket | Mar 25, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

Mike Hesson revealed that the decision on Virat Kohli opening the innings was taken before the IPL auction in February.

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Kohli should be careful in what he says: Lloyd slams Indian skipper for 'disrespecting' umpires

Cricket | Mar 24, 2021, 06:26 PM IST

Kohli recently was critical of Dawid Malan's controversial catch that led to the dismissal of Suryakumar Yadav in the fourth T20I between India and England.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma move up in ICC T20 rankings

Cricket | Mar 24, 2021, 03:19 PM IST

Suryakumar Yadav and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant too have made rapid progress.

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI | This is one of India's sweetest victories in recent past, says skipper Kohli

Cricket | Mar 23, 2021, 10:29 PM IST

The skipper also said that India are in a very healthy position with a large pool of players.

Virat Kohli

Kohli pips Kallis with 61st ODI fifty, becomes fastest to 10000 international runs at home

Cricket | Mar 23, 2021, 04:11 PM IST

Kohli brought his fifty off 50 balls, laced with six boundaries, which is his 61st in the format and 104th fifty-plus score in ODIs

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IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli sets eyes on Ponting, Tendulkar's records in ODI series

Cricket | Mar 23, 2021, 07:25 AM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli has a chance of going past Australia great Ricky Ponting in the upcoming ODI series against England.

Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli

Opened to fit in players like Surya but no guarantee that Rohit and I will open in WT20: Kohli

Cricket | Mar 22, 2021, 05:53 PM IST

Kohli opened for the eighth time in T20Is and first since 2018 in the fifth and final T20I match against England on Saturday and scored an unbeaten 80, his highest from that position, surpassing his previous best of 70* scored in 2012 in Chennai.

Virat Kohli of India in conversation with the umpire

Umpire's call creating lot of confusion, if ball is hitting stumps it should be out: Kohli

Cricket | Mar 22, 2021, 04:50 PM IST

As per the existing rule, at least 50 per cent of the ball should be hitting at least one of the three stumps for the batsman to be adjudged LBW on review in case an umpire's call has been challenged.

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma

IND vs ENG | Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma to open for Team India in ODIs, confirms Virat Kohli

Cricket | Mar 22, 2021, 04:01 PM IST

The series will be particularly important for the 35-year-old left-handed batsman who failed to make an impact as an opener in the T20Is where he managed to get only one opportunity before being benched. 

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